Celery

Actually very small fruit, these "seeds" yield a valuable volatile oil used in the perfume and pharmaceutical industries. They also contain an organic compound called apiol.

Actually very small fruit, these "seeds" yield a valuable volatile oil used in the perfume and pharmaceutical industries. Celery seeds can be used as flavouring or spice, either as whole seeds or ground and mixed with salt, as celery salt. Celery salt can also be made from an extract of the roots. Celery salt is used as a seasoning, in cocktails.

Celery is valuable in weight-loss diets, where it provides low-calorie dietary fiber bulk. Celery contains androstenone. There is a common belief that celery, being difficult for humans to digest, has negative caloric content because human digestion burns more calories than can be extracted from it. Celery seeds are also a great source of calcium, and are regarded as a good alternative to animal products.

Harvest Season : May

Variety: Whole & ground